Western Washington University Industrial Design program. Projects, research, and student work. Bellingham, WA, USA.

The bachelor of science degree program in industrial design prepares graduates to begin working as practicing designers in corporate, consulting, or entrepreneurial positions. Industrial design students are taught problem solving methodologies, marketing principles, usability research, drawing skills (both by hand and by computer), three dimensional model-making techniques, materials, three-dimensional form theory, color application, manufacturing processes, ergonomics, and design theory. These skills are applied in the design of many new and innovative products which eventually comprise the student's portfolio. The industrial design program requires long hours of concentrated effort and skill, especially in the upper division courses.